Offset display holder with c-channel
a display holder and c-channel technology, applied in the field of display holder, can solve the problems of increased risk of falling or injury, gap or space between the ceiling and times limits the size of the sign or display, etc., to achieve the effect of maximizing the size of the sign, and adding head space clearance or sight lines
Inactive Publication Date: 2016-09-22
K INT
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The present invention provides a way to safely mount and unmount signs or displays using a versatile channel. The method allows for easy mounting without any gaps or space between the sign and the mounting hardware, maximizing the size of the sign and providing extra head space. The sign can also be mounted or unmounted without needing to climb to reach the mounting location. The apparatus allows for mounting on both vertical and horizontal surfaces safely from the floor level. The sign can be mounted or unmounted with just one motion, even if there are multiple hanging points.
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Climbing to reach mounting locations increases the risk of falls or injury.
Displays mounted to a ceiling or other prominent location may require mounting hardware that results in the sign or other display being suspended a distance below the hardware that is attached to the ceiling and thus causing a gap or space between the ceiling and the sign or display.
The gap or space may be necessary to provide access to hardware that is attached to the ceiling, however, the requirement for a space between the suspended sign and the ceiling thus often times limits the size of the sign or display.
A sign that is too large may strike someone in the head or block desirable lines of sight.
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[0025]In FIG. 1, a user 20 is shown mounting or un-mounting a sign or display 22 to a ceiling 24 so that the sign or display 22 is prominently positioned for easy viewing. The user is using a pole 26 with a gripper 28 at the end to engage an offset display holder 30 from which the sign or display 22 is hung. The gripper 28 engages the offset display holder 30 using an internal spring to urge gripping jaws closed. Once the user has positioned the display 22 at a desired mounting location, the offset display holder 30 magnetically engages a grid element 32 of the ceiling 24. With the offset display holder 30 magnetically engaged, the user pulls a cord 34 to open the jaws of the gripper 28 and release the offset display holder 30. The user 20 may then move the pole 26 and gripper 28 away, leaving the display 22 at the mounted position. The mounting of the display 22 to the ceiling may be accomplished with one single motion and without the use of a ladder, step stool, chair, crate, or o...
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A display holder includes an extruded member having a top surface from which extends a T-shaped grip portion for engagement by a gripper at the end of a pole. Spaced from the grip portion is a brace on the end of which is a web connected to a C-channel. The C-channel receives a display or sign such as a dowel in a sleeve of the display which allows the user to maximize sign size, head space or lines of sight. The C-channel also can be used to receive a block end hook, a cord suspender, or a clip. A ring may be provided through a hole in the web. The display holder is mounted or un-mounted safely from floor level in one single motion to a ceiling by magnets on the top surface or to a wall by magnets on the brace.
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BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0001]1. Field of the Invention[0002]The present invention relates generally to a display holder for suspending a sign or display, and more particularly to a display holder for attaching a sign or display to a wall, ceiling, window, or other location.[0003]2. Description of the Related Art[0004]Stores, restaurants, public facilities, offices, schools, theaters, and other facilities or places of business often utilize temporary signs or displays to convey information, such as announcing sales or events, providing location information, or providing directions. The signs or displays may be in the form of banners, posters, signs, or other displays and may be mounted prominently for viewing by customers, users, workers or others. The displays may be mounted to a ceiling of the facility or to a wall, window or other prominent mounting location.[0005]Attaching displays at prominent locations may require that a person mounting the display climb a ladder or step st...
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IPC IPC(8): G09F7/18
CPCG09F7/18G09F2007/186G09F2007/1852
InventorWHITE, MICHAEL J.
OwnerK INT